The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues with an important Group-stage clash as United States of America take on Namibia in Match 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
USA had a slow start to the tournament with two defeats but made a strong comeback with a historic win over the Netherlands. Namibia, on the other hand, are struggling after consecutive losses and will be looking to finish their campaign on a positive note.
With both teams aiming to end their group stage with a win, this match promises to be a competitive contest.
USA vs NAM Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | United States vs Namibia – Match 26 |
| Date | Sunday, 15 February 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Match Preview
United States of America
The USA started the tournament with losses against India and Pakistan, but their performance against the Netherlands changed the momentum. They registered a 93-run victory, the biggest win by an associate nation in T20 World Cup history.
Players like Saiteja Mukkamalla, Harmeet Singh, and Shadley van Schalkwyk played key roles in that match. The team looks more balanced after making changes to their lineup.
Key Strengths
- Strong top-order form in the last match
- Improved bowling performance
- High confidence after a big win
Key Concerns
- Inconsistency earlier in the tournament
- Pressure in crunch situations
Namibia
Namibia have struggled in this tournament, losing both of their matches so far. Their biggest concern has been their batting, which has failed to put up competitive totals.
However, captain Gerhard Erasmus has been impressive with the ball and remains their key player along with all-rounders like JJ Smit and Jan Frylinck.
Key Strengths
- Experienced all-rounders
- Quality spin and seam options
Key Concerns
- Poor batting form
- Lack of partnerships in the top order
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| USA | 2 |
| Namibia | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| USA | W, W, L, L, L |
| Namibia | W, L, W, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Chennai
Weather
- Temperature: 28–30°C
- Humidity: 45–55%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch Report
- Good batting surface initially
- Spinners will get assistance as the match progresses
- Teams batting first have had slightly better results
MA Chidambaram Stadium – T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 13 |
| Bat First Wins | 7 |
| Bat Second Wins | 5 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Score | 196/6 |
| Lowest Score | 80 |
Predicted Playing XI
United States
- Monank Patel (c & wk)
- Shayan Jahangir
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Shubham Ranjane
- Milind Kumar
- Harmeet Singh
- Mohammad Mohsin
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Ali Khan
Namibia
- Louren Steenkamp
- Jan Frylinck
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Gerhard Erasmus (c)
- JJ Smit
- Zane Green (wk)
- Malan Kruger
- Ruben Trumpelmann
- Bernard Scholtz
- Ben Shikongo
- Max Heingo
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Saiteja Mukkamalla
- Shayan Jahangir
- Jan Frylinck
- Shubham Ranjane
Grand League (High-Risk Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Gerhard Erasmus
- Harmeet Singh
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
- Shadley van Schalkwyk
USA vs NAM Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams are evenly matched on paper, but the USA have momentum after their big win over the Netherlands. Their batting looked solid, and the bowling unit performed well as a group.
Namibia’s biggest concern remains their batting struggles, which could again put them under pressure. If the USA continue their recent form, they should have the edge in this contest.
Predicted Winner: United States of America
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| USA | No injury updates |
| Namibia | No injury updates |
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